Munfordville in Hart County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

William Boone's Grave

By Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

1. William Boone's Grave Marker

Inscription. Side AIn the winter of 1780, Daniel & Rebecca Boone and their young son, William, (b. June 20, 1775) camped at the Ebb & Flow Spring near Green River, 4 miles east of here. The Boones were hunting and trapping as they did every winter for 50 years at various locations in Kentucky, West Virginia and Missouri. Green River was a frequent destination for "Colonel Boone," as he was known in Kentucky. On this expedition, William fell ill and died. He was buried beneath a black oak tree near a cave. According to the land owner, the black oak fell in 1990.

Munfordville, Kentucky, in Hart County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 31W) and East Union Street (State Road 357), on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is on the grounds of the Hart County courthouse. Marker is in this post office area: Munfordville KY 42765, United States of America.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on April 20, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.